Years ago, wannabe engineers might’ve sat in a basement tearing up VCRs to concoct homemade electron

Years ago, wannabe engineers might’ve sat in a basement tearing up VCRs to concoct homemade electronics, pounding can after can of Tab to fuel their DiY compulsions. That’s still happening today—except with DVD burners, cans of Red Bull, and with millions of people watching the mad scientists on YouTube. [Gizmodo ]